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Ormolu Bronze Gothic Style Candlesticks, France, circa 1825

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A fine pair of circa 1825 French Restauration period patinated and ormolu bronze candlesticks of good size in 'Gothic' style; the unusual design typifying the first 'Gothic' revival of the early 19th century merging classical forms with medieval motifs.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Lost wax cast bronze, gold
Condition:	Good. Pristine examples with little-to-no wear on gilding. One trefoil cresting collar tine insignificantly outstanding the others; likely from manufacture as there's no signs of stress or damage; see photo 8, right candlestick.
Creation Date:	circa 1825
Styles / Movements:	Gothic, Empire, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	623864

Dimensions

H.	12 in;	Diam.	5.25 in;
H.	30.48 cm;	Diam.	13.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.